Adult-film star seeks delay in ruling over missed local appearances

An adult-film actress being sued by the owner of two west suburban theaters filed documents today seeking to halt a possible financial judgment against her and allow her to contest allegations that she opted to go to a Hollywood party instead of appearing at the theaters.

Jenna Marie Massoli, the legal name of actress Jenna Jameson, filed the request through her attorney to vacate the default sought by the theaters’ owner against her.

Lawyers for Hollywood Palms Cinema LLC told DuPage County Judge Patrick Leston Ölast week that despite being personally served with the lawsuit May 24, Massoli had failed to respond to the lawsuit’s claim within the required 30 days.

The lawsuit, filed in May, claims that Massoli faked sickness in order to skip appearances at theaters in Naperville and Woodridge and instead attend the birthday party of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton in late March.

DuPage Circuit Court records indicate that the request to vacate the potential default will be heard Thursday, July 14.

The motion filed today claims that Massoli, who lives in California, needed extra time for “the process of vetting and selecting an attorney.” It also claims Massoli “has a meritorious defense to the allegations.”

The suit claims hundreds of tickets were sold in advance, and the theaters stood to make “tens of thousands” from the event. Massoli was to receive a minimum $10,000 cut along with first-class airfare and hotel stays. A book signing also was scheduled, as was a screening of her 2008 film “Zombie Strippers!”